In 1955 Warren Township purchased a 12.5 acre parcel of land from the Henkel family at Toepfer and MacArthur. While developing its Parks and Recreation program in 1956, the township voted to design a park at this location that would include baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a children's play area, a handball court, a horseshoe pit, and a shuffleboard area. The final size of the park was 14.1 acres. The park was named for longtime public servant Frank J. Wiegand Sr. Frank J. Wiegand was born to German immigrants Francis and Barbara Wiegand on December 13, 1872. These pioneers established the Wiegand farm in the 13 Mile Road and Hoover area of Warren Township. Frank first served the township as clerk in 1900. In 1932 he was elected township supervisor and served at least 7 terms. During the Depression he was a member of the Board of Supervisors of Macomb County and starting in 1941 served at least 4 terms as Warren Township treasurer. Frank passed away in October, 1952.